How To Fix /SAPPO/MSG100 - No Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/MSG -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: No Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG100 - No Authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG100 No Authorization typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or specific functionality related to SAP Purchase Order (PO) processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the required authorization objects needed to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may be incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  Custom Authorization Checks: Custom developments or enhancements may impose additional authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that was performed and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Purchase Orders include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order - Release).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for user and role management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPPO/MSG100 No Authorization error.